Yemurai has a long wait before she enters onstage near the play’s end. She portrays Raynell, the daughter of protagonist Troy Maxson in August Wilson’s drama of family conflict. Her speaking role calls for singing and a wardrobe change from flannel nightgown to a “nice dress.”

This is Yemurai’s first theater experience, and she knows what’s required. “I have to be really loud,” says the young actress, who delivers her lines without the assistance of a microphone. She repeats Producing Artistic Director Timothy Bond’s other directions: no stomping of feet, take her time, rehearse lines a lot. And, “I should stand straight and pay attention to what the other actors are saying.”

On her day off, Yemurai plays on the computer with her sisters Asali, 4, and Zenani, 2, in the Syracuse apartment of her parents, Tasneem and Zuberi Tewogbola. The 7-year-old, who is all legs, wears a long purple dress and T-shirt. She is as bold in her fashion choices as she is confident onstage.

Yemurai, who is home-schooled, has eclectic tastes. She likes the music of Justin Bieber, Black Eyed Peas and Akon and enjoys watching PBS’ “The Electric Company” and YouTube and playing DressUpGames and FunBrain on the computer.

At month’s end, Yemurai will take her final bow and can dance purely in celebration of her professional debut.

The details

What: “Fences,” by August Wilson. When: Through May 30. Where: Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. Tickets: $24 to $48. Children 18 and younger, $16; 40 years and younger, $20. Also senior discounts. To purchase, call 443-3275 or go to Syracuse Stage.